The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 90,300

€ 227,800

€ 90,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 227,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Chrysler Viper is 25.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 7.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 65 AMG.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
48.3
76.2
84.1
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.2 in
Width
73.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.3 in
Height
55.9 in
96.2
175.1
116.3
200.6
175.1 in
Length
200.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5831 lb

Weight Difference:
1554 lb
31.4 %

General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
SR
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.982

2
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
379 hp
621 hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Chrysler Viper
454 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.96 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chrysler Viper
19 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
391 mi
Chrysler Viper
423 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Environmental Impact
231.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
270.9 kWh
Chrysler Viper
231.1 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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